Restore Strength and Function to Your Teeth

Dental problems can affect anyone — even those diligent about brushing, flossing and limiting sugar. When problems occur, it's comforting to know that a talented dentist nearby can quickly restore your teeth to their optimal strength and function.

The field of restorative dentistry rehabilitates teeth that are damaged, decayed or even missing. This specialty is continually evolving, so it's critical to work with a dentist who stays abreast of every recent advance.

Dr. Joshua Kennedy is the restorative dentist Anchorage trusts for top-quality care. He offers a wide range of options to rebuild, recreate or replace failing or missing teeth — and is the first (and only) dentist in Alaska to achieve Mastership status with the Academy of General Dentistry. This knowledge allows him to provide his patients with lasting, beautiful restorations.

Available Services

Rebuild Weak Teeth with Dental Crowns

Dr. Kennedy frequently uses dental crowns (also called "caps") to rebuild and strengthen damaged, worn or decayed teeth. A crown completely encapsulates the exterior of the tooth, restoring it to a natural appearance and sealing it from additional damage. Crowns can be made of metal, porcelain, or a combination of the two.

Close Gaps with Dental Bridges

When a tooth falls out, one of the most common ways to close the gap is with a dental bridge. Traditional bridges use two crowns to bookend an artificial tooth (a pontic). Cantilever bridges are used when teeth flank only one side of the gap. Resin-bonded bridges use metal "wings" on the back of adjacent teeth and are commonly used to repair front teeth.

Repair Minor Blemishes with Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a quick and cost-effective way to remedy slight imperfections — reshaping teeth or covering chips, cracks, stains and small spaces with a tooth-colored composite resin.

Replace Missing Teeth with Dental Implants

A dental implant replaces the entire tooth structure, from root to crown, to restore biting and chewing function and recreate the appearance of an attractive smile. The titanium post is surgically inserted into the jawbone, providing a stable foundation that stimulates the bone and prevents shrinkage. Implants can be used to replace one tooth, several teeth or all teeth — and can support a crown, bridge or denture.

Restore Your Smile with Dentures and Partials

Dr. Kennedy often uses dentures to recreate the look and feel of natural teeth. Complete dentures replace an entire arch; partials replace clusters of missing teeth. Conventional dentures are removable and cleaned daily; implant-fixed dentures are secured to dental implants for enhanced stability and comfort.

Tooth Repair

Damaged or missing teeth compromise your ability to eat, speak, smile and perform everyday tasks. Repairing them restores strength and stability to the mouth, reduces pain and sensitivity, prevents remaining teeth from shifting, and stops jawbone deterioration.

Depending on your specific needs, treatment may involve crowns, bridges, implants, bonding, fillings, inlays, onlays — or full mouth reconstruction combining several restorative treatments.

Treatment Tailored to Your Needs

Dr. Kennedy understands that no two patients are alike. He utilizes his dental expertise and the most advanced tools and technologies in the industry to provide personalized care. Whether you need to repair one tooth or replace several, our team will help you navigate every option so you can feel confident in your choices.

You deserve the comfort and confidence of a full set of healthy teeth. To learn more, please call or email Turnagain Dental today.